Technical Lead Engineer - Radio Systems

Location:

Greater Manchester

Salary: £32,000 – £39,140 per annum DOE

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

• Medical Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Additional Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Lead Engineer to join a growing Radio Systems Engineering team. This role is ideal for a highly skilled radio communications specialist who enjoys leading technical delivery, overseeing system design, and ensuring engineering excellence across large-scale projects throughout the UK and Europe.

As the Technical Lead, you will act as a key technical authority, supporting project teams, guiding engineers, liaising with customers, and ensuring that all radio communication systems are delivered to the highest standards.

• Project Coordination & Planning
• Attend project calls and deployment meetings
• Interpret customer technical requirements and installation scopes
• Cascade technical instructions to engineers and subcontractors
• Work closely with the PMO to align engineering resources
• Technical Oversight
• Validate site survey outputs including heat maps and floor plans
• Identify risks, blockers, and technical challenges before installation
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and customer specifications
• Site Engagement
• Conduct site familiarisation and occasional site visits for complex deployments
• Perform pre-installation checks and visual walkthroughs
• Documentation & Reporting
• Gather engineering feedback and prepare close?out documentation
• Maintain accurate technical records and ensure timely submission to customers
• Subcontractor & Customer Liaison
• Communicate installation plans, cable routes, and antenna placements
• Provide technical guidance and resolve on?site issues
• Support pre-sales activities including surveys, system design, and specifications
• Deliver post-sales support including customer training
• General Engineering Duties
• Design, install, and commission PMR, DMR, telemetry radio, and microwave systems
• Support and maintain Motorola radio systems
• Diagnose and repair radio equipment from hand portables to base stations
• Produce H&S documentation to meet customer requirements
• Maintain high technical standards and support knowledge sharing within the team
• Participate in regional standby rotas when required
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time
• Adhere to Health & Safety guidelines at all times

• Deliver exceptional service to all customers
• Ensure smooth handover of completed installations to the service team
• Strengthen the organisation’s reputation through high?quality engineering leadership

• Proven working background in two-way radio communications
• Strong knowledge of Motorola PMR, DMR, TETRA, telemetry, or microwave systems
• Understanding of IP technologies including routing, switching, and VoIP
• Experience with DAS (active and passive), VHF/UHF, and cellular systems
• Ability to detect and resolve RF interference and intermodulation issues
• Knowledge of 2G/3G/4G in?building coverage techniques
• EMF testing and ICNIRP compliance experience
• Proven project design and project management capability
• Competent in producing H&S documentation
• Able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and valid passport
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to undergo security vetting

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Hybrid
• Full training and development
• 23 days Bank Holidays
• Pension
• Medical Cash Plan
• Life Insurance
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Career Development
• Staff events/ incentives
• Plus so much more………….